European Union

Iran reviewing European request to resume nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is assessing a request from the three European countries to resume negotiations.

Deputy FM:

Russia not ruling out countermeasures against new EU sanction

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Russia is not ruling out countermeasures following an analysis of the European Union's (EU's) 18th sanctions package, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Friday.

Tehran sets preconditions for resumption of nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says that any new round of nuclear talks would only be possible if the other side is ready for a mutually beneficial deal, stressing that Europe should also drop threats if it wants to play a role.

Amnesty International:

EU reluctance to suspend coop. with Israel unlawful betrayal

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Amnesty International announced that the European Union’s failure to suspend its cooperation agreement with the Israeli regime is a ruthless betrayal of the Palestinian nation.

EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said the 27-member bloc did not come to an agreement on an 18th round of sanctions against Russia. Member state Slovakia has been holding up the sanctions package.

EU commissioner warns high tariffs could ruin EU-US trade

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – US tariffs at the level of 30% would devastate trade between the European Union and the United States, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stated upon his arrival at the EU Council meeting on external trade.

Iran embassy slams biased, unfounded UK intel. report

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) has rejected the “unfounded, politically motivated and hostile allegations” made by the Intelligence and Security Committee of the UK Parliament.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Future coop. with IAEA depends on ending double standards

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hinges on the agency ending its double standards in handling the country’s nuclear file.

Germany claims;

China targets German aircraft during EU Operation ASPIDES

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Germany says that the Chinese military targeted its aircraft with a laser during an EU Operation called ASPIDES.

Iran rejects negotiating on ending its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the European Union’s recent push to initiate talks aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear program.

Slovenian PM:

Member states to proceed alone if EU doesn’t act on Israel

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob says EU member states will adopt punitive measures individually against Israel if the 27-member bloc does not take tangible steps within the next few days in the face of Gaza genocide.

What happened in first round of Iran-E3 talks?

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran and the European troika (UK, Germany, France) foreign ministers held a key meeting in Genevra on Friday evening. Here is what happened.

EU urges Iran to exert restraint after IAEA resolution

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The European Union warns against further tensions, calls on Iran to exercise restraint following anti-Iran resolution.

Iran Air to restore routes to East Asia amid EU sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s flag-carrier airline, Iran Air, plans to restore routes to East Asia amid sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) and Britain.

EU adopts legal acts to lift economic sanctions on Syria

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The European Union (EU) adopted legal acts on Wednesday to lift nearly all of its economic sanctions on Syria.

Sweden to summon Israeli envoy over Gaza situation

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Sweden's foreign ministry will summon Israel's ambassador in Stockholm to protest against a lack of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.

EU will review trade deal with Israel, Kallas says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Tuesday that there would be a review of the EU's trade agreement with Israel amid the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza.

EU's Olof Skoog to meet Iranian delegation in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – EU Deputy High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Affairs Olof Skoog is scheduled to meet with the Iranian delegation in Turkey’s Istanbul.

Russia will take verified countermeasures to EU sanctions

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Moscow will not leave the EU sanctions against it without a response and will take verified countermeasures that would take into account, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.

NATO, EU prepare West for direct war against Russia: Shoigu

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – NATO and the European Union have launched programs aimed at preparing the collective West for a direct military conflict with Russia, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said.

EU may reduce purchases of US Weapons, introduce high tariffs

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The EU countries may reduce purchases of American weapons and introduce tough economic restrictions against the United States

EU slaps new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The European Union (EU)’s foreign ministers on Monday approved sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two entities over detention of suspects of spying for foreign countries.

Israel bombs N Gaza's last functioning hospital

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Israeli forces have bombed the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, the last functioning hospital in the north, destroying its emergency unit, the main entrance, and a facility holding medical oxygen for intensive care patients.

European Union imposes a 25% tariff on US

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.

Iran, European Union discuss nuclear issue, sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi and Olof Skoog, European Union deputy foreign policy chief, have discussed nuclear issue, lifting sanctions against Iran, and the prospect of negotiations.

Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The Israeli army said Tuesday that it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation.

Putin’s aide:

EU leaders are ‘affectionate puppies’ at feet of their master

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide drew parallels between European leaders and “affectionate puppies,” reflecting Putin’s earlier comments on US influence over European politics.

EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after atrocities

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.

On Ukraine;

French defence minister to host key European counterparts

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The ministers from Europe's five main military powers will meet in Paris on Wednesday, a day after France hosts a key meeting of European military chiefs of staff.

Hungary to hold referendum on Ukraine’s accession to EU

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The government of Hungary will hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should be allowed to join the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after the European Council meeting in Brussels.